Variety traits

Abundance and duration of Dianthus caryophyllus flowering

Dianthus caryophyllus L.

Key indicators of Dianthus caryophyllus productivity, determined by the number of flower stalks per unit area, the plant vegetation period, and the vase life of the cut flower.

In the reference 24 varieties crop Carnation, where this is mentioned in the description.

The flowering duration of Dianthus caryophyllus is measured as the period from the opening of the first bud to the wilting of the plant, as well as by its 'vase life' — the period during which the commercial appearance is maintained after cutting. Flowering abundance is determined quantitatively: by the number of flowers per plant or the number of flower stalks per square meter per cultivation cycle.

Highly productive varieties grown in protected ground are capable of yielding over 190 flower stalks per square meter with a cut flower vase life of up to 13–14 days. The remontant nature of these varieties allows for continuous flowering from June until frost, with these indicators depending on genetic potential and the maintenance of temperature regimes, as temperatures above 25–30 °C negatively affect flower durability.

General information about the subject — on the page Abundance and duration of flowering.

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Varieties of Carnation mentioned in the description

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